Is Catbird ethical and cruelty-free?
Yes — Catbird scores 90/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 3 of 4 ethics signals verified.
Catbird is a Brooklyn-based fine jewelry brand recognized for its commitment to local manufacturing, recycled materials, and transparent ethical sourcing. With various certifications including B Corp status, the brand focuses on reducing environmental impact while maintaining high labor standards in its New York studio.
The evidence, signal by signal
Cruelty-freeverified
No animal testing practiced in jewelry manufacturing; third-party items curated for high standards.
Vegan optionsunverified
Jewelry products are vegan-friendly; no animal-derived materials are used in core house-brand lines.
Sells in mainland Chinaverified
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 8 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Public pledges: Over 95% recycled gold and silver use; 1% of sales donated to environmental causes.
Scored with our public methodology. Profile last updated 2026-07-16.
Catbird products we score
Handcrafted in Brooklyn using 100% recycled gold, Catbird’s classic band represents the pinnacle of urban ethical manufacturing and transparent sourcing.
A timeless, minimalist staple handcrafted in Brooklyn using 100% ethically sourced, recycled 14k gold. Catbird sets the industry standard for transparent, local jewelry manufacturing with a focus on female empowerment and closed-loop production.
A quintessential staple from Brooklyn's iconic jewelry studio, this signet ring is crafted from 100% recycled gold in a carbon-neutral facility, offering a blend of minimalist luxury and rigorous supply chain ethics.
Handmade in Brooklyn using 100% recycled gold, this minimalist staple offers high transparency and low environmental impact for fine jewelry.
A dainty 14k gold ring made in Brooklyn from recycled gold and ethically sourced stones, supporting local craftsmanship and environmental causes.
A dainty, solid 14k gold chain ring handmade in Brooklyn using ethically sourced, recycled gold.
Is Catbird ethical? FAQs
Is Catbird cruelty-free?+
No animal testing practiced in jewelry manufacturing; third-party items curated for high standards.
Does Catbird have vegan products?+
Jewelry products are vegan-friendly; no animal-derived materials are used in core house-brand lines.
Does Catbird sell in mainland China?+
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
What is Catbird's ethics score?+
Catbird averages 90/100 across 6 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.
What are the best alternatives to Catbird?+
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